Valencian Community PAU German II exam-day guide
Valencian Community PAU German II · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Official ID document (DNI, NIE, or passport)
Bring the original, valid, physical document. Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a photocopy is ever permitted; do not rely on a digital copy on your phone.
Exam venue, date, and session time confirmed
Check your official registration or call slip for the assigned building, room, and start time. Venues for PAU are usually assigned by the university coordinating your access, so confirm the exact location rather than assuming it is your own school.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (at least two) plus spares
You will write several long answers; carry at least two working pens and a spare refill. Pencil is normally for rough work only, so confirm any stationery restrictions with the invigilator.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for planning outlines and annotating the reading text before writing your final answers. Keep rough work clearly separated from the answers you want marked.
Wristwatch (non-smart)
Exam rooms do not always have a visible clock, and phones must normally be switched off and stored away. A simple analogue watch lets you manage the 90-minute paper without touching your phone.
Clear water bottle
Hydration helps during a long reading-and-writing paper. Labels are often removed and bottles must be transparent; confirm local rules with the invigilator on the day.
No smart devices or notes on your person
Smartphones, smartwatches, earbuds, and any written notes must be switched off and left outside the exam room as instructed. Possession during the test can be treated as academic misconduct.
Review the paper's structure and option choice before writing
The German II paper typically combines reading comprehension, grammar/lexical exercises, and a written production task, with some sections offering a choice of options. Read the instructions page first and decide which options you will answer.
Time-allocation plan rehearsed
Practise dividing roughly 90 minutes across the sections, leaving time to reread and correct. Confirm the exact duration and section weighting with the provider or the official exam instructions.
Language of answers checked against instructions
Answers are normally written in German, with instructions in German or Valencian/Spanish. Confirm which language is expected for each task, especially any translation or mediation item.
Travel plan and arrival buffer
Aim to arrive well before the call time to find the room and complete any identity checks. Plan for public transport delays, especially if the exam is held at a large campus.
Calm pre-exam routine
Sleep, a light meal, and a short warm-up (skimming a German text or reviewing connectors and verb forms) are more useful than last-minute cramming of new material.
Plan the day
Confirm venue, date, session time, and the ID you will bring; check the official instructions for permitted materials. Do one full timed practice paper under exam conditions and mark it against a model answer, noting recurring errors in grammar and vocabulary.
Target your weak areas: verb forms and tenses, prepositions, connectors, and typical reading-question formats. Build a one-page revision sheet of structures and useful phrases for the writing task, then stop adding new material.
Pack your ID, pens, pencil, eraser, watch, and water bottle in one place. Reread the task types and your time plan, do a light 20–30 minute review, and go to bed at a normal hour. Avoid intensive cramming the night before.
Eat properly, leave early, and arrive ahead of the call time. Switch off your phone and store it as instructed before entering the room. Skim a short German text only to warm up, not to learn new content.
Read the instructions and all task headings before writing. Note the marks or weighting per section and fix your time budget. Identify which optional tasks you will answer and stick to that choice.
Work section by section in your planned order. For reading, locate the evidence in the text before choosing an answer. For grammar items, check subject–verb agreement, case, tense, and word order. For the writing task, plan briefly, use clear paragraphs and connectors, and keep to the required length and register.
Reserve time to check that every required task is answered, that your handwriting is legible, and that you have not left blanks. Correct obvious agreement, tense, and spelling errors, and make sure your name and details are filled in as instructed.
Rules to check
Bring valid official photo ID and place it on your desk for inspection; if you are unsure which documents are accepted, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Follow the invigilator's instructions at all times, including where to sit, when to start, and when to stop writing; continuing to write after the final instruction can be penalised.
Switch off phones and all smart devices and store them where instructed; do not keep notes, books, or unauthorised materials at your desk.
Write your answers in the language and format each task requires, and answer only the number of options permitted; extra answers are normally not credited.
Raise your hand and wait for permission if you need to leave the room; confirm with the provider whether supervised breaks are allowed and whether time is compensated.
Use only permitted stationery and do not communicate with other candidates during the test; any suspected misconduct will be handled under the official regulations.
Check the official scoring and weighting for each section before the exam so you can prioritise; confirm the exact mark scheme with the provider rather than relying on second-hand information.
If illness or another emergency affects your performance, inform the invigilator and follow the official procedure; confirm the documented process with the provider afterwards.